# Papayas, raw: calories and nutrition
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Papaya has 43 kcal, 0.47 g protein, and 0.26 g fat per 100 g. It also provides 60.9 mg vitamin C and 37 ug folate.

## Nutrient profile (per 100 g)

| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % Daily Value |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Calories | 43 kcal | 2% |
| Total Fat | 0.3 g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 10.8 g | 4% |
| Sugars | 7.8 g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% |
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% |
| Folate | 37 µg | 9% |
| Iron | 0.3 mg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 21 mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 182 mg | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 47 µg | 5% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0 µg | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 60.9 mg | 68% |
| Vitamin D | 0 µg | 0% |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg | 1% |

## Standard servings

- 1 cup 1" pieces: 145 g
- 1 cup, mashed: 230 g
- 1 fruit, small: 157 g
- 1 fruit, large: 781 g

## What is in it
Papaya is a fruit. Per 100 g, it has 43 kcal, 0.47 g protein, 0.26 g total fat, and 10.82 g carbohydrates. It has 7.82 g total sugars and 1.7 g dietary fiber. It also has 60.9 mg vitamin C, 47 ug vitamin A, 182 mg potassium, 20 mg calcium, and 37 ug folate.

## What it means for your health
Vitamin C may support immune health. Folate may help the body make new cells. Potassium may help with nerve and muscle function. Fiber may aid digestion. These values are per 100 g.

## Good to know
One cup of pieces is 145 g. One small fruit is 157 g. One large fruit is 781 g. One cup mashed is 230 g. It has 0 ug vitamin D and 0 ug vitamin B12 per 100 g. This is general education, not medical advice.